A few years ago I attended a fly tying event at the Califon Firehouse and met fly tier “Uncle Bob” Hopken. He was tying some interesting dry flies with EP Trigger Point Fibers. He claimed that they caught lots of fish and were quick to tie. I then went across the street and purchased a few packs of Trigger Point Fibers at Shannons. Uncle Bob was right. They’re easy and quick to tie. I’ve caught lots of trout using them. They might even work better than traditional flies made with natural materials.
Unlike natural materials, Trigger Point EP Fibers do not absorb any water. On the first backcast, water snaps right out and the fly is bone dry by the time it hits the water. Nothing sticks to it. On the Delaware in the summer, you have a ton of algae and it can be a nightmare constantly cleaning your fly. With this material, you don’t have to worry about that. It’s like Teflon.
Join us for the next fly tying session at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, on Tuesday evening, February 20 from 6:45 to 8:45. We will be tying dry flies using EP Trigger Point Fibers. This is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with this type of fly tying.
Attendees should bring their tools, plus the following threads: 8/0 grey or tan, UTC 70 olive, 6/0 or 8/0 pale yellow, and brown or black. All other materials will be provided.
We will attempt the following 5 flies: Caddis, Blue Wing Olive Emerger, Hendrickson Split Wing, Sulphur Usual, and Rusty Spinner
It’s fun, and it’s FREE!! All are welcome. Please let us know if you can make it. Email htuprez@gmail.com
Michael